Big Game Hunting Press Releases and Blogs
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Capped resident elk tags go on sale in early July
Monday, July 3, 2017 - 10:13 AM MDT -
Big game controlled hunt drawing results online
Tuesday, June 27, 2017 - 6:34 PM MDT -
What is the second controlled hunt drawing?
Monday, June 26, 2017 - 11:47 AM MDT -
Winter kill was less than expected for mule deer, and elk fared better
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 4:04 PM MDTElk survival was better than mule deer with 54 percent of radio collared calves and 96 percent of collared cows making it through winter.
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June 5 is last day to apply for big game controlled hunts
Monday, May 22, 2017 - 8:27 AM MDTHunters have until midnight Monday, June 5 to apply for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear and turkey controlled hunts.
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Big game controlled hunt application period begins
Sunday, April 30, 2017 - 4:13 PM MDTThe application period for this fall's deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey controlled hunts begins May 1 and runs through June 5.
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Idaho hunter has incredible Super Hunt streak
Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 1:46 PM MDT“I’ve always had my name in the hat,” he said. “You can’t win if you don’t play, just like the saying goes.”
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Big game rules available
Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 11:15 AM MDTThe Idaho big game hunting brochure for 2017 and 2018 seasons is available now.
The printed brochure, which contains seasons and rules for deer, elk, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion and gray wolf, is now available at license vendors, Fish and Game offices and online.
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First Super Hunt drawing deadline is May 31
Monday, April 10, 2017 - 2:01 PM MDT -
What's a Super Hunt?
Friday, April 7, 2017 - 5:59 PM MDT -
Please avoid big game herds to let them recover from winter
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 - 2:59 PM MDTFish and Game officials appreciate the public’s patience and assistance in helping wildlife recover after a record winter. The difference between people complying with the closure or not could mean life and death to many animals.
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F&G will offer more elk hunting opportunities for 2017, but fewer mule deer tags
Monday, March 20, 2017 - 11:47 AM MDTIdaho Fish and Game commissioners on Thursday, March 17 set the hunting seasons for deer, elk, bear, pronghorn, mountain lion and wolf. The rules will be available online and in print in mid April.
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Spring bear controlled hunt results available
Monday, March 6, 2017 - 1:57 PM MST -
Winter feeding in motion on Tex Creek WMA [Video]
Monday, February 27, 2017 - 1:03 PM MST -
Fish and Game Schedules Big Game Measuring Day in Southeast Idaho
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 3:10 PM MSTAs basketball fans gear up for March Madness, Fish and Game is getting ready for its own “big game day” -- one that is sure to bring some exciting final scores of its own.
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Mountain lion harvest season closed in Unit 55
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 - 11:00 AM MST -
Time running out to apply for spring bear controlled hunts
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 10:57 AM MST -
Fish and Game seeks comments on 2017 and 2018 big game seasons
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 10:30 AM MST -
Clearwater Region Big Game Public Meetings Scheduled
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 - 1:32 PM MST -
Here's a sneak peak at the new moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat rules
Monday, January 30, 2017 - 4:05 PM MSTIdaho Fish and Game Commission on Jan. 26 adopted new rules and seasons for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat for the 2017-18 hunting seasons.